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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,573.80, 1,493,250.30 and 966,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,573.80, 1,493,250.30 and 966,469.80 is: 1,446,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,573.80 : 1,493,250.30 = 966,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,573.80/1,493,250.30 = 966,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,573.80x = 1,493,250.30 × 966,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,573.80x = 1,443,181,318,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,181,318,790.94/997,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,691.28

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